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Name: Authentic Chakhchoukha Recipe
Prep time: 30 min
Cook time: 120 min
Yield: 4
Cuisine: Algeria
Ingredients: *For the Meat Sauce (Marqa):**; 1 kg lamb or beef, cut into 2-inch cubes (shank, shoulder, or stewing cuts work best); 2 large onions, finely chopped; 4 large ripe tomatoes, peeled and chopped (or 400g canned crushed tomatoes); 4 cloves garlic, minced; 2 tablespoons tomato paste; 1/2 cup olive oil; 1 teaspoon ground cumin; 1 teaspoon ground coriander; 1/2 teaspoon turmeric; 1/2 teaspoon sweet paprika; 1/4 teaspoon cayenne pepper (optional, for heat); 1 cinnamon stick; 1 bay leaf; Salt and black pepper, to taste; 3-4 cups water or beef broth; *For the Bread:**; 6-8 traditional Algerian flatbreads (Khubz or Msemen) or substitute with 4-5 large flour tortillas or 2 large rounds of homemade flatbread, torn into bite-sized pieces; *For Garnish (Optional but Traditional):**; 1 bunch fresh cilantro, chopped; 1 bunch fresh parsley, chopped; 1-2 green onions, thinly sliced; Lemon wedges

Chakhchoukha

Algeria

Algiers, Oran

Shredded flatbread soaked in a rich spiced meat and vegetable sauce.

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